Lois Gosney

1929 - 2021

Lois A. Gosney, 91, of Butler, KY passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, KY.

She was born in Grants Lick, KY on May 2, 1929, daughter of the late Franklin and Sadie Wolf.

In addition to her parents, Lois is preceded in death by her husband Wayne “Putt” Gosney, brother Bill Wolfe, one grandchild, Carol Bond Theiss and one great grandchild, Alex Browning.

Lois was a member of the Butler Christian Church, worked at Dr. Sholls before retiring from Pittsfield in Butler.

She is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Hank) Bond, Connie (Bill) Kirby, sons David (Sarah), Danny (Lois) and Denny (Sheila) Gosney, sisters Helen Behymer, Mary Fern Kiser, 12 grandchildren; Beth Bond, Jennifer Gosney, Amy (Bond) Veloz, Stephanie (Gosney) Browning, Heather (Gosney) Moch, Michael Bond, Cara Gosney, Olivia (Gosney) Cline, Kyle Gosney, Maegan (Gosney) Curtis, Erin Kirby, Billy Kirby. 16 great-grandchildren Evan Theiss, Ashley Moch, Austin Browning, Kyleigh Cline, Madysen Cline, Analise Veloz, Antonio Veloz, Joey Moch, Sadie Bond, Alex Browning, Isaiah Veloz, Joshua Browning Brianna Browning Elijah Moch Cooper Moch Melanie Curtis Natalie Curtis.

Visitation will be held at 10-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Butler.

Funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m, also at the funeral home. Lois’s final resting place will be in the Butler Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Hope Maysville or the Butler Christian Church.

Jerod Coburn

1990 – 2021

Jerod Michael Coburn, 30, of Wurtland KY went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

He was born in Ashland KY on December 11, 1990 a son of Michael Eugene Coburn and Deana Kay Allen Nusbaum.

He was a member of the Crane Creek Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Katie Leigh Wentz Coburn; two daughters, Amelia Coburn and Edie Coburn; a son, Bentley Waugh; and is expecting a new born.

He is also survived by his mother, Deana Kay Nusbaum and her husband Doug of Russell; his father, Michael Eugene Coburn and his wife Christine of Grayson; a sister, Trinity Makeal Coburn of Grayson; a maternal grandmother, Reta Ruggles and her husband Homer of Ironton; a paternal grandmother, Roberta Parsons and her husband Frank of Grayson; his loyal companion, Ollie, along with a host of extended family and friends.

Private family funeral services Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY.

Burial Preston Cemetery in Greenup County KY.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to A.R.C. 125 N. Main Street Louisa KY 41230.

Online condolences may be made at www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.   

Betty Allen

1945 – 2021

 Betty Ann Allen, 76, of Greysbranch Road in Lloyd KY went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at her residence.

She was born in Greysbranch on February 21, 1945 a daughter of the late Elige and Nannie Brown Clay.

She was preceded in death along with her parents by a sister, Jesse Christy.

She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed researching genealogy.  

She is survived by her husband, Denver Lee Allen; a son, Brian Edward Sammons of Dayton OH; a grandson, Kieran Sammons along with a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside services Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Brick Union Cemetery in Lloyd KY by Brother Richard Crum.

Wright’s Funeral Home in Greenup KY.

Condolences www.wrightsfuneralhome.com.    

Katherine Staten

1942 - 2021

Katherine Mary Bozora Staten aged 79, of Russell, KY, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 2, 2021.

She was born February 28, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Dorothy Hayett Bozora. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Joseph Bozora and Michael Schoen, and one sister Patricia Bozoara.

Katie was a fierce, loving, and protective wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt. Her family always was her first priority. She was a loving and kind woman, whose home and arms were open to all. She loved her pets and all animals with the same passion. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and always had a loving and war hug for everyone.

Katie had a loving marriage with her husband John for 43 years. They loved to laugh, travel, and just spend time with their children and grandchildren.

Katie is survived by her loving husband John Harper Staten; one son Tom Riley (Tonya) of Clinton Township, MI; four daughters, Cheryl O’Connor (Joe of Chestefield, MI, Carol Neal (Jeff) of Austin, TX, Elizabeth Flachsmann (Jim) of Hamburg, MI and Mistye Fenner (Jason) of Macomb, MI; one sister Geraldine George of Palm Springs, CA; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services Friday, April 9, 2021 at Caniff Funeral Home in Westwood.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Online condolences may be left at canifffuneralhome.com.

Paul Williams

1925 - 2021

Paul Preston Williams, 96, of Ashland, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by those he loved.

Paul was born January 18, 1925 in Flat Gap, KY., a son of the late Dewey and Numa Hitchcock Williams.

In addition to his parents, Paul was also preceded in death by a sister Lorrain Baldridge.
Paul’s mother died when he was just a toddler. He lived most of his younger years with his grandparents Caleb and Abbie Gail Hitchcock on their farm near the Volga community.

Paul often reminisced about his wonderful grandmother “maw” and of his farm life memories.

After finishing high school, Paul took a job as a Locomotive Fireman on a steam engine in 1944. He then passed his promotion to Locomotive engineer in 1947 with the C&O Railroad and retired with CSX in October 1985.

While in high school he served with the ROTC. Paul was also a mason of the Poage Masonic Lodge #325, F&AM and the York Rite Bodies in Ashland.

He later joined the El Hasa Shriners (Patrol).

Paul often spoke of many things but always said that when he became a Christian that was the best life of all. He was able to tour the Holy Land of Israel many times and several other countries.

Paul was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church and volunteered at Kings Daughters Medical Center for over 25 years.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters Diana Ruth Whitt and husband Michael of Russell, Paula Sue Clifton of Paris, KY, his brother Charles Williams and wife Pam of Paintsville, his sister Loretta Conley (the late Charles) of Ashland, his grandchildren Abbie Jayne Whitt, Sean (Rebecca) Whitt, Allison Clifton, Andrea Tracy, Angela Clifton, Marvin Clifton III, James (Bree) Clifton, ten great grandchildren, family friend Anna Harris and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

Funeral services Monday, April 12, 2021 at the Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel by Dr. Robert Parsons.

Burial will be in the family plot of Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to Community Hospice, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101

To share a memory of Paul or to express a condolence to his family, please visit www.steenfuneralhome.com

Jeffery Caudill

1968 – 2021

Jeffery S. Caudill, 52, of Ashland, KY went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021 at 12:05am at the Hospice Care Center in Ashland while surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff is a son of the late Homer Caudill and Imogene Gullett Caudill. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Caudill Frush and Karen Caudill, and one brother Keith William Caudill.

Jeff is survived by two sisters, Sharon Smith (Terry) and Lisa Pinkerton (Jerry); four brothers, Ronald Caudill (Joanne), Richard Caudill (Nancy), Edward Caudill (Markita) and Dale Caudill (Nora); his partner, Edgar Hall, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends.

Memorial service April 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Caudill Cemetery in Catlettsburg, KY with Pastor Ed Caudill Officiating.

Jack Taylor

1967 - 2021

Jack William Taylor, 53, of Raceland, Ky., passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Ironton of a sudden illness.

Jack was born September 18, 1967 in Ashland, KY., to the late Jack Wilford Taylor and Janet King Taylor of Raceland. In addition to his father, Jack was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Miranda N. Caudill Gillum.

Jack was a member of Tri-State Worship Center and formerly worked as a Burner for Progress Rail. Jack enjoyed being around family and friends and was devoted to his spouse Yvonne M. Taylor of Raceland.

Also surviving him are, one son, Jason Taylor and wife Michelle of Raceland, one brother, Greg and his wife Megan of Ironton, one sister, Jody Taylor of Argillite, a step-daughter, Megan Caudill of Raceland, and six grandchildren, Devin Taylor, Christian Frazier, Bentley Baker, Elijah Gillum, Bella Gillum, and Autumn Gillum.

A memorial celebration of Jack’s life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Music Family Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Wagner officiating.

Visiting will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, April 17 at the funeral home.

Due to Covid-19 social distancing and facial coverings are required.

Arrangements are under the direction of Music Family Funeral Home in Greenup.